(PHOENIX) The dark money organization calling itself “Save Our Future Now” seems to be spending money like there’s no tomorrow. It’s most recent report filed with the Arizona Secretary of State’s office shows another $300,000 has been spent attacking Republican Arizona Corporation Commission Candidate Vernon Parker, and supporting their favored candidates Tom Forese and Doug Little.
It is widely believed APS is using these dark money organizations, “Save our Future Now and the “The Arizona Free Enterprise Club,” to persuade voters to install their favored candidates for rate hikes and new solar taxes.
One thing is certain; Vernon Parker and his running mate Lucy Mason have been repeatedly targeted by dark money organizations following their stand against new solar taxes hurting schools, churches, and seniors that APS wants
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TUSK, which stands for (Tell Utilities Solar won’t be Killed ) has consistently and proudly disclosed its primary funding comes from solar energy companies such as Sun Run and Solar City. TUSK is proud of its messaging and the companies that support it.
Last week former U.S. Congressman and TUSK Chairman Barry Goldwater Jr. asked Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Bob Stump to call on Arizona Public Service to immediately disclose all of its campaign funding. Thus far there has been no response.
To learn more about T.U.S.K. visit www.dontkillsolar.com.
T.U.S.K. believes that rooftop solar is similar to a charter school—it provides a competitive alternative to the monopoly. Monopoly utilities aren’t known for reducing costs or for driving business innovation, but the solar industry is. Solar companies have a track record of aggressive cost reduction. The more people use rooftop solar, the less power they need to buy from the utilities.
Energy independence means smaller profits for the utilities, so they are doing everything they can to stop the spread of independent solar.
Paid for by TUSK (Tell Utilities Solar won’t be Killed) Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s campaign committee.
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